We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality (Assurance) to lead and manage quality assurance activities across major oil & gas projects from conceptual design through commissioning and handover to Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Project Quality Management System (QMS).
- Oversee quality performance across PMTs, contractors, vendors, subcontractors and third-party inspectors.
- Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into contracts, tenders and purchase orders.
- Manage project quality plans, surveillance programs, audits and non-conformance processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry codes and standards.
- Drive continuous improvement using KPIs, statistical analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
- Coordinate with Start-up and Operations to ensure effective project handover and system completion.
- Coach and develop project teams and quality personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science.
- Qualification in Quality Improvement Processes and Quality Auditor Training/Certification.
- Minimum 10 years of quality experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including supervisory or oversight experience.
- Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, ISO 29001, ISO 17025, ASME, API and other relevant standards.
- Experience with large-scale operating organizations, projects, contractors and vendors.
- Strong leadership, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies.
We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries.
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